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Newspaper
Cameron Herald
Location
Cameron, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1919
Page
2
A speaker warns that alcohol drags down workers and burdens the nation, urging Texans to vote May 24 to strike a death blow against the liquor trade. He accuses the industry of enlisting paid propaganda and claims widespread social harm and crime.
Senator Morris Sheppard speaks at a Houston rally urging Texas voters to adopt the state prohibition amendment on May 24 to enforce the national ban. He warns defeat would harm prohibition nationwide and says Congress must pass liquor laws. About 1000 attendees hear contrasts with liquor interests and praise states' rights in ratification history.
North Roswell Georgia man L L Hooks says after taking Tanlac he gained thirty five pounds and reduced severe stomach trouble. He reports improved strength and daily work capacity and notes Tanlac is sold by Cameron druggists.
A vintage advertisement promotes Nux-I-Tone as a tonic for convalescence, weakness, and iron deficiency. It claims benefits for pale and run-down individuals, including women, the aged, and delicate children, listing iron-rich ingredients and Beef and Wine. The ad notes price at one dollar and cites a drug store in Cameron, Texas.
Edna W. Trigg notes Louise’s farming effort at Mrs Baker’s home. Louise raised 23 Barred Rocks pullets and sold 500 eggs at 5 cents each, earning 25.00 while feed cost 1.75. The tale ends with a farmer rent discourse and a brief ad about Rub-My-Tism.
A fact overview explains War Savings Stamps pricing through the year, with April at 4.15 up to December 4.23, and explains redemption dates for 1919 stamps on January 1, 1924 and 1918 stamps on January 1, 1923 for five dollars. It notes redemption on demand at post offices with ten days' notice and that $1,000 in stamps can be bought. It also mentions Thrift Stamps at 25 cents and that sixteen Thrift Stamps convert to one War Savings Stamp.
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